The Janitor Girl Sang One Song, and the Billionaire’s Son Stopped Laughing

leave the stage.”

I looked at the judges.

Then at the audience.

Then at Carter.

“I can’t sing it because it isn’t the truth.”

The murmur grew.

Mrs. Cross’s face tightened.

“Miss Mayhew, this is highly irregular.”

“Yes, ma’am.”

“If you do not perform your submitted piece, you will be disqualified.”

“Then disqualify me.”

Gasps.

Even Mr. Shaw looked up sharply.

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